We reserved for a table for 8 ahead of time for an 8PM showing and the minimum spend per person was…read more$40/person due to the size of the party. There were quite a bit of options on the menu and given the minimum spend, we were able to try a little bit of everything. Overall, the food did not disappoint at all and was exactly as expected. The popcorn chicken and crispy brussel sprouts were my standouts! I recommend getting there early so you can order while you can still see the menu since it does get quite dark once the show starts and it gets a bit more challenging to communicate with the waiters during the show. While stand up comedy isn't normally my cup of tea, I still enjoyed my time here!

The crispy pork belly was to die for especially with the jam. Savory sweet combo was great! Also…read morehad the A5 steak bruschetta which was decent, the steak au juu definitely helped. Had the margarita pizza which was mid. Vodka Fra Diavola was 8 out of 10. The service was fantastic. They catered to every need and they got us ready for the show right away. Ambience was vibes. Music was really good and the comedy show special was hilarious.

Here's a 4 star, honest and fun review that captures the energy of the night:…read more After striking out twice trying to get into the Comedy Cellar standby in the freezing cold, we finally surrendered to the young guy on the corner selling $20 tickets to The Grisly Pear. We'd passed him twice with full skepticism activated. The third time, we looked at each other and said, why not. Honestly? Solid call. The Grisly Pear has more of a sports bar energy than a traditional comedy club. TVs on, casual vibe, nothing too polished. It feels accessible and low pressure, which was exactly what we needed after standing outside for way too long. Power move of the night: we brought in slices from the pizza place next door. Grabbed a Sam's Winter White and a Goose Island IPA to go with it. Elite pairing. Pizza and beer while waiting for live comedy to start is undefeated. There were six comics total including the MC. All new to us. The set quality varied, but four of the six were genuinely funny and people I'd watch again. The real twist came at the end. The final comic absolutely stole the show. He had this young Casey Affleck meets slightly chaotic frat energy. Big stage presence, confident, sharp. Then we realized... he was the same guy who sold us the tickets on the street. Respect. Drinks were fine. There's a two drink minimum, and we went with Moscow Mules. Nothing groundbreaking, but they did the job. Overall, it's not the Comedy Cellar, but it doesn't try to be. It's a fun, casual night out with solid laughs and zero pretension. For $20 and a spontaneous decision, we walked out glad we said yes. 4 stars for saving our night.

Service at the door was great, and the bartenders were awesome. I decided on a whim to check out…read morethe comedy show, and it ended up being a really small crowd, just me and four other people. Some of the acts were genuinely funny, and I went in with the intention of supporting the comedians and just having a good time. That said, my experience overall wasn't great. I felt like I was being made into the joke more than being included in the fun. I tried to engage positively and only spoke when prompted, but it seemed like no matter how I responded, it turned into me being the punchline. I get that crowd work is part of comedy, but it started to feel more negative than entertaining. I showed up to support, spend money, and contribute to the atmosphere, so it was disappointing to leave feeling singled out. I think the experience would've been much better if the tone was more relaxed and less focused on putting audience members on the spot.

It was my first time in NYC and I came here to watch a comedy show with my mom. It was a good…read moreevening with great laughs and good drinks. The service was seamless and the ambiance was a mellow vibe. The comedians definitely did some crowd work and honestly to me, that's the best kind of comedy

The most challenging part was finding the location since the same address is shared by a…read moreresidential building next door. This place is down the stairs underneath the Italian restaurant. This is a small venue where you get to be up front and personal with the comedians on stage. We sat in the front row and were picked on a bit by comedians, but it was nothing offensive. There is a 2 drink minimum, and they also had a food menu available. Most of the comedians were pretty funny, I was legitimately laughing most of the night. My favorite was the awkward Norwegian guy. His dark sense of humor was hilarious. I would definitely recommend this place for a date night or just a fun night with friends.

One of the best shows I've found in the city for seeing up and coming standup talent. I've been to…read morebaby shower a few times now--I always leave in stitches and with a new favorite standup comic to root for. Fun speakeasy vibe (the show happens in back room), good drinks, room is always packed. Highly recommend if you're looking for a laughs on a Tuesday night.

Truly awesome bit…read more.. Simply hilarious! I would definitely recommend to anyone. I don't usually hit too many comedy shows but I'll definitely be back to this one! Great job.. anyone who's been to a baby shower can certainly attest.

This will be one of the most unique experiences of your life! To preface it, Batsu means…read more"punishment" and this is a comedy show based off Japanese game shows. It's very high energy with crowd involvement (but only if you sign up, so don't worry about being randomly called up). Prepare for some raunchy, cringy, and NSFW punishments that kept us entertained the entire time. It's a great experience for celebrations, especially for big groups or date nights. The show is $45pp or $75pp for VIP, which includes a headband and random sake shots. I came here for a friend's birthday celebration, which was a grand ol' time! Our group got the Sushi Boat ($111) that comes with 4 nigiris, 12 sashimi, and 4 rolls. We also ordered the Tokyo Hot Fries ($10), which were seasoned so well --these were addicting! The same seasoning was also used for the 10pcs Fried Chicken ($22), so also loved that. The Pork Gyozas ($9) were pretty standard though. Alongside we had sake, beer and cocktails. All was a fun time with lots of drinking and laughter.

I was skeptical about this show, but I ended up trusting my friend's judgement. Tickets are half…read moreoff for Tuesday and Wednesday shows...so a good way to "test" out this event. The improv was engaging, and audiences are encouraged to participate. The performers were very talented and provided great value entertainment-wise. The food was average, though it did satisfy our hunger. But you don't come here for the food. Bring some friends and have a great laugh!

I'm wondering if the sound system is set by the venue, or if the show's producers exert control…read more Here's why I ask, and also my quandary in awarding stars: the storyline of our show was pretty much relayed by song. But the sound was so loud, what they sang was garbled, making it difficult to understand and follow. "Do you get this?" I asked my friend. "I can't make out what they're saying!" she responded. So -- very unlike me -- we left during intermission. I don't want to malign the show. The script (from what I gathered) was clever and the performers, talented. The theater itself is a nice, informal off-Broadway venue: a bar in the lobby, comfortable seating with good views throughout. I'll give Asylum another try. I've noticed they feature some interesting productions. (I'm sorry I missed "Naked Magicians.") But for last night's experience, a regrettable three stars.

Enjoyed seeing Spirit of the Game there. Fun musical about Ultimate frisbee. Good staff and a…read morewell-designed venue.

Mary Santora was a WRECK. She bombed and nobody thought it was that funny. She trauma dumped her…read morefamily problems to the crowd, talked politics, heckled the Bible, and then acted confused why we weren't laughing. Zach McGovern thankfully saved the show because he was HILARIOUS! But they will charge you $20 per person for snacks even if you don't order $20 worth. This along with Mary Santora's bombshell failure show and sheer lack of comedic talent is keeping me from ever going back again.

Love the comedians but I don't love the $20 minimum and 18% automatic gratuity. This was already on…read moretop of a $40 ticket. I came alone and ordered a mocktail for $13 and a water bottle for $6. I didn't meet the minimum so they charged me $1 additional and then gratuity in top of that. It was $25 total A suggestion to expand the food options for people who don't drink alcohol. tough for a person going solo.

A barber shop that doubles as a stand-up comedy club at night... I'll take it! AND IT'S BYOB?…read moreYesss, count me in! I went to a show last Friday and I went in with no expectations. It's located in the East Village, so parking will be notoriously difficult. We were late to the show due to horrific traffic, but we actually snagged some good seats in the front row. It's pretty tight and cozy in there; there's about 5 rows of seating. I actually loved how intimate it was because the comedians got to connect with us more as an audience. Unfortunately I don't remember the entire line-up of comedians (there were around 8-10), but some of the ones I remember were Rachel Williams and Vinny G (Jersey Shore, what's up lol). They were all pretty f*cking hilarious. I could also have been laughing my butt off because I was drunk after taking a bottle of wine to the face but hey... a good time is a good time! The crowd was on the younger side, around 23-35 years old. The comedians had us all laughing and crying. Go snag your tickets online because they sell out fast AND they're very reasonably priced. I'm coming back for more!

Held during after-hours at East Village's Original Barbershop, this whipped up, stand-up comedy…read moreshow was fun, inexpensive and packed. Whoever is performing each night is a surprise. (Maybe also until the last minute for the team organizing it?!) On the night we went, there was a large percentage of foreigners, including a few "wet blankets." [An audience member queried about their accent described it weirdly as "Polish British." Nothing in their garbeled babble was at all British, but perhaps they idiotically plugged "Polish British" accent into an AI program to learn English.] Despite that challenge, all but one comic kept things moving and had solid sets. The price is right, even if someone ends up delivering a soft performance. Perfect for cheap entertainment and laughs! Get there early if you want to snag one of the few barber's chairs vs. a folding chair or the likes to enjoy the show. Keep in mind, it's BYOB! There are no drinks poured, no food served, no showtime bowl cuts or shaves offered - Live at the Barbershop is only the show!